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SL51 SXT

2001 Renault Megane

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,455 mi
Last recorded101,455 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 SXT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 101,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front inner brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f strut bearing slightly stiff

Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,744 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 72,333 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 72,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,347 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 56,294 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,373 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 21,452 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 20,814 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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SL51 SXT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL51 SXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL51 SXT registered?

SL51 SXT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is SL51 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL51 SXT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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